How to Extend the Windows 11 Rollback Period to 60 Days

Extend Your Windows 11 Rollback Period from 10 to 60 Days

Upgraded to Windows 11 only to regret it a week later? By default, you have just 10 days to roll back to Windows 10 via the Windows.old folder. After that, the system deletes it automatically. Luckily, you can extend that window up to 60 days using simple built-in tools.

Why Extend the Rollback Period?

Giving yourself more time can save you from rushed decisions and unexpected bugs. If you discover app compatibility issues, performance hiccups, or missing drivers after an upgrade, a longer rollback period lets you switch back without stress.

Method 1: Check Your Current Rollback Window

Before you extend, see how many days remain:

1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator.
2. Run:
   DISM /Online /Get-OSUninstallWindow
3. You’ll see your current rollback period in days. If you get “Element not found,” your 10-day window has already expired.

Method 2: Extend It with DISM

DISM is the quickest way to set a new window across one or many PCs:

1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator.
2. Run:
   DISM /Online /Set-OSUninstallWindow /Value:
   Replace with any number between 2 and 60.
3. You’ll get a confirmation when it’s set.

Method 3: Tweak the Registry

For a manual approach or when scripting via registry import:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup
3. Look for a DWORD (32-bit) Value named UninstallWindow.
   • If it’s missing, right-click, choose New → DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it UninstallWindow.
4. Double-click UninstallWindow, select Decimal, and enter a value from 2 to 60.
5. Click OK and reboot to apply.
6. Verify by rerunning DISM’s Get-OSUninstallWindow command.

Warning: Editing the registry can cause issues. Always back it up before you change anything.

Key Considerations

• Act within 10 days. Once Windows.old is gone, rollback isn’t possible.
• Disk cleanup tools may remove Windows.old. Exclude it or adjust cleanup settings.
• There’s no Group Policy for this—use DISM or the registry.
• Administrator rights are required for all methods.

Wrap-Up

Extending your rollback period gives you breathing room after a major upgrade. Whether you prefer a straightforward DISM command or a registry tweak, you can ensure you have up to 60 days to decide if Windows 11 is right for you. Just remember to make the change before your original 10-day window closes—and keep that Windows.old folder safe.